At Serious Eats, we don’t mess around when it comes to kitchen gear. We spend all year testing gadgets and gizmos, so we can tell you what we think is and isn’t worth it—and why. But just because we’ve loved the same skillet or wooden cutting board for years doesn’t mean we’re satisfied. We routinely retest our top picks, making sure they still deserve our high (and sometimes long-winded) praise. This brings us to our first-ever Serious Eats Gear Awards, where we’re highlighting not just the best new products we’ve tried this year, but ones that’ve stood up to years of our constant, rigorous tests. We’ve got awards in multiple categories, including coffee, grills and outdoor gear, knives, and more.

We test a LOT of coffee gear and gadgets (yes, we’re a highly caffeinated team). These are some of our favorites, including reliable drip brewers and the best espresso machine.

It’s time to break out the appliances! Our favorites include a do-it-all stand mixer and an ice cream maker we’ve recommended for six years and counting.

A good knife is key to stress-free prep. This list includes the best of the best (like chef’s knives), as well as other essentials, like kitchen shears. We’ve also got tools to keep your sharp things in tip-top shape.

Sear, smoke, or griddle—we’ve got everything you need for your next barbecue (or outdoor pizza night!).

An organized kitchen is a happy kitchen, so we rounded up the best storage, organizing, and cleaning gear from our reviews. Because you might not realize how much you need a dish rack until you have one!

While we love cooking, we also love eating. Here’s a list of some of our favorite food products, including a set of fragrant olive oil and the cutest chocolate mice.

Credits

Cinemagraphs by Alex Huang Logo and Creative Direction by Sabrina Tan, Janet Maples, Sarah Maiden Grilling Photo by Nicholas Simpson